North Jetty (Hikkaduwa) surf break

North Jetty (Hikkaduwa) surfForecast / West / Sri Lanka

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 am Wednesday 10 Dec 2025 +0530
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North Jetty (Hikkaduwa) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's North Jetty (Hikkaduwa) sea temperature is
28.3° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for North Jetty (Hikkaduwa) this week:

The surf forecast for North Jetty (Hikkaduwa) over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Dec 10) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at North Jetty (Hikkaduwa) in the next 12 days are 1.1m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Dec 17) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Dec 14) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (+0530) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Wed 10th Dec)2.5ft (0.7m) 14s
Best Surf11PM (Tue 16th Dec)3.5ft (1.1m) 16s
Most Powerful 2AM (Wed 17th Dec)3.5ft (1.1m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for North Jetty (Hikkaduwa) over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 42mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Wed morning, min 23°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 29mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 22°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
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Rating
(10 max)
0
1
1
1
1
1
0
1
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
1
0
2
1
1
3
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.7
SW
0.7
SW
0.7
SW
0.7
SW
0.7
SW
0.6
SW
0.6
SW
0.6
SW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.4
SSW
0.4
SSW
0.3
SW
0.4
SW
0.9
SSW
0.5
SW
0.6
SW
0.8
SW
0.9
SW
1.1
SW
Period(s) (?)14141313131212121211111110151591818171716
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)17919817316815692898747414144383454133161246334459644
Wind
(km/h)
5
NW
10
SSE
10
WNW
5
NNW
5
NE
10
N
10
WNW
10
N
10
N
10
WNW
5
SSW
5
NNE
10
NNW
15
NNW
10
N
10
NNW
20
NW
5
NNE
15
NW
25
NNW
10
N
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
glassglasscross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
glasscrosscrosscross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:43PM
0.44
5:25AM
0.50
6:51PM
0.42
6:07AM
0.45
8:25PM
0.42
7:12AM
0.39
10:05PM
0.45
9:13AM
0.36
11:12PM
0.48
11:00AM
0.36
11:58PM
0.52
12:05PM
0.38
12:35AM
0.56
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:29AM
0.12
11:15PM
0.23
12:16PM
0.15
12:15AM
0.29
1:12PM
0.17
2:03AM
0.32
2:27PM
0.19
4:37AM
0.31
3:48PM
0.20
5:56AM
0.26
4:56PM
0.19
6:40AM
0.21
5:48PM
0.17
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Sunrise6:09--6:09--6:09--6:09--6:11--6:11--6:11--
Sunset-5:54--5:54--5:55--5:55--5:57--5:57--5:58-
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
rain showers
thunderstorm
rain showers
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thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
part cloud
Rain (mm)
3116153175-210-512----1-
Temp. °C282725272826262624262626272827252726272726
Feels °C (?)323129313230292827293029292930272927282727
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Information about the North Jetty (Hikkaduwa) Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for North Jetty (Hikkaduwa) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at North Jetty (Hikkaduwa) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our North Jetty (Hikkaduwa) surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (North Jetty (Hikkaduwa)) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for North Jetty (Hikkaduwa) may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

North Jetty (Hikkaduwa) is 4 km (2 miles) from Ambalangoda. If you plan a holiday in West Sri Lanka, look for hotels and other accommodation in Ambalangoda. Ambalangoda has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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